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bytewise

adj · adv · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

In terms of bytes, or one byte at a time.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

Examples

  • Our bitwise multiset attacks naturally extend to bytewise multiset attacks, because the multiset characteristics are based on the bytewise XOR-sum property. Tetsu Iwata, Jung Hee Cheon (26 November 2015), Advances in Cryptology – ASIACRYPT 2015: 21st International Conference on the Theory and Application of Cryptology and Information Security, Auckland, New Zealand, November 29 -- December 3, 2015, Proceedings, Springer

Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

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adv

Meaning 2

In a bytewise fashion.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From byte + -wise.

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Russian: поба́йтовый (pobájtovyj) — one byte at a time
  • Bashkir: байтлап (baytlap) — one byte at a time
  • Russian: поба́йтово (pobájtovo) — one byte at a time